September 22, 2021 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY) is helping children around the world return to the classroom through its 24th annual “Back to School” program.
This year, Henry Schein employees at 22 locations in the U.S., Canada, Spain, and Ireland are donating backpacks filled with school supplies to almost 4,500 children.
At each Henry Schein location, teams work with local social service agencies to pre-identify participating children and their families.
The “Back to School” program is a flagship initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Since the program’s inception in 1998, the Company has helped more than 60,000 children start a new school year with confidence.
“Our ‘Back to School’ program has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic to safely meet the needs of our neighbors, and the spirit of our Team Schein Members is stronger than ever,” said Gerry Benjamin, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Henry Schein. “We are so pleased to help children in need return to the classroom with confidence and ready to meet the challenges of a new school year.”